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astrotoy

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Last Activity: 05-26-2022, 12:24 PM

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astrotoy commented on Rob's reply to What’s The Most You’ve Paid For An LP?

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05-23-2022, 09:56 PM
Rob, Definitely the original stereo Royal Ballet is one of the most expensive classical records. Years ago I bought a mono version of the album at Rasputin's...

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astrotoy commented on jonathanhorwich's reply to A four pack of Analogue Productions Ultra Tape

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05-23-2022, 03:37 PM
Thanks, Jonathan. Much appreciated. Larry

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astrotoy replied to A four pack of Analogue Productions Ultra Tape

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05-23-2022, 03:29 AM
I received my AS Coltrane Ballads on Friday. Played it tonight. Great sonics and definitely the easiest to listen Coltrane album for me so far (other...

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astrotoy replied to What’s Something You Wish Dealers Did Better?

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05-22-2022, 08:42 PM
I remember growing up and going to record stores. You could take a record out of its jacket and sleeve and play it on a turntable. You could then buy...

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astrotoy commented on tapepath's reply to What Are A Few Of The Most Realistic Recordings In YourCollection?

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05-18-2022, 09:35 PM
Wilkie would set up all the mikes and position everyone, including all the members of the orchestra. Woe betide the orchestra member who scooted his...

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astrotoy replied to What Are A Few Of The Most Realistic Recordings In YourCollection?

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05-17-2022, 04:17 PM
Folk Singer Muddy Waters (available on tape through Acoustic Sounds) I have a 1/2" safety master.
Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session...

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astrotoy commented on tapepath's reply to What Are A Few Of The Most Realistic Recordings In YourCollection?

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05-17-2022, 12:52 PM
I really like Ed Pong's tapes. I have almost all of them. I have to listen again to the London tape of Peter Grimes. Britten conducted and his long...

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astrotoy commented on stellavox's reply to What Are A Few Of The Most Realistic Recordings In YourCollection?

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05-17-2022, 12:32 PM
Absolutely! High Definition Tape Transfers has a great digital dub of the Stravinsky tape for sale recorded at DSD256, if you can't get an original....

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astrotoy commented on dminches's reply to A four pack of Analogue Productions Ultra Tape

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05-16-2022, 03:31 PM
I don't have "Hope" on vinyl. I have almost all of the classical titles from AS on vinyl. Larry

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astrotoy replied to A four pack of Analogue Productions Ultra Tape

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05-16-2022, 12:22 PM
I have found that true in the Tape Project and Acoustic Sounds tapes for which I have the vinyl. Larry...

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astrotoy replied to The Baby Swiss Duo play Big Reels

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05-11-2022, 12:12 PM
Very cool. Thanks. Larry

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astrotoy commented on TommyTunes's reply to John Coltrane’s ‘Love Supreme’ & ‘Ballads’ UltraTapes: pre-order now!

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05-03-2022, 06:39 PM
Thanks so much. Just order my copy. Larry

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astrotoy replied to John Coltrane’s ‘Love Supreme’ & ‘Ballads’ UltraTapes: pre-order now!

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05-01-2022, 08:27 PM
Any comments on the Ballads tapes? Ready to pull the trigger. I already have a 1/2" safety master of A Love Supreme. Thanks, Larry

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astrotoy replied to Clef and Note Tapes

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05-01-2022, 02:11 PM
I just took another look at their listings for classical and jazz including their newest listings which post date the 2019 OP. I cross checked most of...

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astrotoy replied to File Under You Gotta Be Joking

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04-29-2022, 03:34 AM
I also heard that Costco gets quite a purchases of giant wide screen TV's a few days before the SuperBowl and then accepts their return a few days later....

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